Market Trends of Singapore Self-Storage Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Singapore Self-Storage Market according to our research experts:
Increased Urbanization, Coupled with Smaller Living Spaces is Expected to Drive the Self-Storage Demand in Singapore
- Singapore is a hub for everything, from business to travel. Due to the enormous urban population in the country, space can be significantly harder to come by in urban places. Most homes in the country are on the small side, and most apartments have fewer spacious rooms. Also, with an increasing GDP value, the market urbanization trend is expected to cater to market growth.
- The growth in urban populations across the country is rapidly driving the demand for self-storage facilities. For instance, according to the UNESCAP data, the urban population in Singapore has rapidly increased from 5,525.6 thousand in 2014 to 5,943.5 thousand this year.
- The urban population living in Singapore usually invests in the rental of self-storage units. Self-storage unit rental has proved to be handy for people in Singapore who have possessions that are big and, therefore, difficult to keep around. It is also an attractive choice for Singapore residents with belongings they don't use that often. Such factors are fueling the growth of the self-storage market in Singapore.
- Moreover, self-storage companies like Store-Y Self-Storage have opened several self-storage stores near urban communities to lower customer proximity. The company has "Self Storage Woodlands," an acclaimed center in the Woodlands Community in the North Region.
- The continual growth of Singapore's economy in the last couple of years has given rise to greater resident affluence and consumerism. Because of this, people who live in cities are much more likely to collect things, especially collectibles like electronics, wines, and decorations.
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Business Self-storage Type Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth
- The business segment of the Singapore self-storage facility market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period, owing to the growing affluent middle class and the popularity of online retailing, which are leading businesses to turn to self-storage to fulfill their needs. Also, business owners in the country choose self-storage space because it is less expensive than renting shops or warehouses.
- JLL, a company that manages properties, says that almost half of the people who use self-storage facilities in Singapore are businesses. These users use storage space more steadily than individual users, suggesting that demand may rise as enterprises grow. As Singapore's startup scene grows, more people who run businesses from home are choosing to outsource their storage needs. This means that more storage space is needed to meet the needs of growing businesses.
- Also, the number of startups in the country is growing, and the flexible self-storage options meet the needs of startups in an e-commerce sector that is growing and a tech-savvy population that is growing. Startups want to save money and have more operational flexibility when running their businesses.
- The increasing number of startups in various industries will further boost the demand for self-storage facilities for business use in the coming years. For instance, according to the data from ASEAN, in 2021, Singapore had 20 startup unicorns; six were active in the technology and communication industry, while five were in the e-commerce industry. The increasing number of startups in the country will further drive the demand for the self-storage market in the country.
